Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Formation of stylet sheaths in aere (in air) from eight species of phytophagous hemipterans from six families (suborders: Auchenorrhyncha and Sternorrhyncha) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Morgan, J.K., Luzio, G.A., Ammar, E., Hunter, W.B., Hall, D.G., Shatters, R.G. 2013. Formation of stylet sheaths in aere (in air) from eight species of phytophagous hemipterans from six families (suborders: Auchenorrhyncha and Sternorrhyncha). PLoS ONE. 8(4):e62444.

Influence of diet conditions on predation response of a predatory mite to a polyphagous insect pest - (Abstract Only)

(11-Feb-13)

Vertical and horizontal distribution and seasonal dynamics of an invasive thrips species, Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in south Florida - (Abstract Only)

(11-Feb-13)

Efficacy of Isaria fumosorosea Wize (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) on the leaf phylloplane over time for controlling Madeira mealybug nymphs preshipping - (Abstract Only)

(11-Feb-13)

Population genetics of invasive Bemisia Tabaci cryptic species in the United States based on microsatellite markers - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(07-Feb-13)

An overview of chilli thrips. Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management - (Book / Chapter)

Kumar, V., Kakkar, G., McKenzie, C., Seal, D., Osborne, L. 2013. An overview of chilli thrips. Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) biology, distribution and management. pp. 53-77. In: S. Solenski and M. Larramendy (eds.), Weed and Pest Control - Conventional and New Challenges. Intech. Rijeka, Croatia 205 pp.

Ornamental pepper as banker plants for establishment of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) for biological control of multiple pests in greenhouse vegetable production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xiao, Y., Avery, P.B., Chen, J., McKenzie, C.L., Osborne, L. 2012. Ornamental pepper as banker plants for establishment of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari: Phytoseiidae) for biological control of multiple pests in greenhouse vegetable production. Biological Control. 63:279-286. DOI:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2012.09.007.

Haplotype analysis of global chili thrips (Schirtothrips dorsalis) populations using the metazoan barcode - (Abstract Only)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., Kumar, V., Shatters, R.G., Mckenzie, C.L. 2012. Haplotype analysis of global chili thrips (Schirtothrips dorsalis) populations using the metazoan barcode [Abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, November 11-14, Knoxville, Tennessee.

LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification of DNA) - A technique for biotype discrimination in Bemisia tabaci - (Abstract Only)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. LAMP - A technique for biotype discrimination in Bemisia tabaci [abstract]. Florida Entomological Society Annual Meeting.

A comparison of two methods of eluting insect DNA from flinders technology associates cards - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dickey, A.M., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. A comparison of two methods of eluting insect DNA from flinders technology associates cards. Florida Entomologist. 95(3):790-793.

Functional responses and prey-stage preferences of a predatory gall midge and two predacious mites wtih twospotted spider mites, Tetranychus urticae as host - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

(08-Jun-12)

Evolution and homoplasy at the bem6 microsatellite locus in three Bemisia tabaci cryptic species - (Abstract Only)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., Hall, P.M., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. Evolution and homoplasy at the bem6 microsatellite locus in three Bemisia tabaci cryptic species [Abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting, November 11-14, 2012, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Isothermal Amplification of Insect DNA - (Abstract Only)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., Shatters, R.G., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. Isothermal Amplification of Insect DNA [Abstract]. 7th International IPM Symposium, March 27-29, Memphis, Tennessee.

Using banker plants to control insects - (Proceedings)

Osborne, L.S., Xiao, Y., Chen, J., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. Using banker plants to control insects. Society of American Florists, Proceedings of the 28th Annual Pest and Production Management Conference. XXVIII:85-90.

Moving plants means moving pests (Updated Version) - (Proceedings)

Osborne, L.S., Chamberlin, J., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. Moving plants means moving pests (Updated Version). In: Society of American Florists, Proceedings of the 28th Annual Pest and Production Management Conference. XXVIII:26-33.

Distribution of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) biotypes in North America following the Q invasion - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

McKenzie, C.L., Bethke, J.A., Byrne, F.J., Chamberlin, J.R., Dennehy, T.J., Dickey, A.M., Gilrein, D., Hall, P.M., Ludwig, S., Oetting, R.D., Osborne, L.S., Schmale, L., Shatters, R.G. 2012. Distribution of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) biotypes in North America following the Q invasion. Journal of Economic Entomology. 105(3):753-766.

Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: A potential threat to cotton production. - (Proceedings)

Kumar, V., Seal, D.R., Kakkar, G., McKenzie, C.L., Osborne, L.S. 2012. Chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis: A potential threat to cotton production.in the USA. Proceedings Beltwide Cotton Conferences, 65th Cotton Insects Research Control Conf. 2:817-819

Papaya is not a host for tomato yellow leaf-curl virus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., McKenzie, C.L. 2012. Papaya is not a host for tomato yellow leaf-curl virus. Florida Entomologist. 95:211-213. Available http://dx.doi.org/10.1653/024.095.0136

New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kumar, Vivek., Seal, Dakshina R., Kakkar, Garima, McKenzie, Cindy L., Osborne, Lance S. 2012. New tropical fruit hosts of Scirtothrips dorsalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) and its relative abundance on them in South Florida. Florida Entomologist. 95:205-207. Available: http://dx.doi.org/10.1653/024.095.0134.

Isothermal amplification of insect DNA - (Abstract Only)

Dickey, A.M., Osborne, L.S., Shatters, R.G., Mckenzie, C.L. 2011. Isothermal amplification of insect DNA [abstract]. Entomological Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. D0542.

Evaluation of corn plant as potential banker plant for supporting predatory gall Midge, Feltiella acarisuga (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in greenhouse vegetable production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Xiao, Y., Osborne, L.S., Chen, J., McKenzie, C.L., Houben, K., Irizarry, F. 2011. Evaluation of corn plants as potential banker plant for supporting predatory gall Midge, Feltiella acarisuga (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in greenhouse vegetable production. Crop Prtection 30;1635-1642. doe:10.1016/j.cropro.2011.09.004.

Assessment of genetic diversity among selected raspberry cultivars - (Proceedings)

Umar, G., Vasanthaiah, H.K., Kambiranda, D., Basha, S.M., Phills, B.R., Hunter, W.B. 2011. Assessment of genetic diversity among selected raspberry cultivars. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 123: 26-28.